Inspired Rochester Lancers get a big win in front of a big crowd

9:12 PM,
Jan. 27, 2013

Written by

Sean Kavanaugh
Staff Writer

From the onset of the Rochester Lancers' 17-8 victory over the Missouri Comets, there was no mistaking the emotional energy prevalent amongst the fans on hand to witness what was arguably the Lancers' best performance of the season, in the most inspiring of circumstances, Sunday at the Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester Community War Memorial.

On a day dubbed "First Responder Appreciation Day," the Lancers (7-12) honored the West Webster Fire Department and those affected by the tragedy of the Christmas Eve shootings by wearing commemorative black jerseys that were auctioned off after the ...